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Climate Changes’ Toll on British Columbia’s Marine Ecosystems
Climate change, specifically rising global temperatures, threatens the survival of much marine life on the Pacific Coast of BC. Specific species are being driven close to extinction, causing widespread repercussions potentially affecting the entire planet. A key example of this is the mass death of Sunflower Sea Stars due to Sea Star Wasting disease. British…
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The Deforestation and Fight for Fairy Creek In British Columbia, Canada
In British Columbia, deforestation is occurring at an incredibly quick rate. From the 60 million hectares of forest that originally made up the province, only 22 million hectares remain, putting wildlife and animals at an accelerated risk of extinction. One of the most well-known old growth forests in British Columbia has particularly been hit hard…
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Unraveling the Impact of Invasive Species on British Columbia’s Ecosystems and Economy
Invasive species can create a ripple effect of changes within their new environments, often leading to significant ecological, economic, and health impacts. Ecologically, invasive species can out-compete native species for resources such as food, water, and habitat. This competition leads to a decrease in biodiversity as native species are displaced or even driven to extinction…
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How Wildlife Expansion is Affecting Cities in B.C.
Many of us live in rural communities close to nature in British Columbia. Despite our best efforts, there is always a possibility we have to face in the risk of human-wildlife conflict. This article will focus on the human-wild conflict in British Columbia and dives into the issues aiming to understand why these conflicts happen.…
